Crime & Safety
Assault Rifle Used In Berkeley Robbery
The robbery happened a few blocks from the U.C. Berkeley campus.
BERKELEY, CA — Police are investigating a robbery that occurred a few blocks away from University of California, Berkeley on Thursday morning.
Around 6 a.m., at least three suspects approached a victim in the 2400 block of Telegraph Avenue while carrying an AR-15 type firearm, according to police.
The suspects stole the victim's wallet and phone before fleeing in a Lexus SUV-type vehicle in the northbound direction of Telegraph Avenue, police said.
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Those with relevant information are urged to contact the Berkeley Police Department at (510) 981-5900 and mention case #23-46376.
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